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Derp! Here Are All The Times 'Useless' Advice Was Exactly What We Needed

People give us all kinds of advice. I'm pretty sure you've doled out some advice yourself.

Whether it's your need to truly help and guide someone or your need to come across as the wise one, there are many reasons why people love to give and receive advice. And in the midst of it all, there's some exceptionally

useless advice that may make no sense at first, but somehow seems to do the trick. No one knows why that is, but it just is.

Here are some that people shared with us that'll make sense to you.

1. "If you keep one foot outside the blanket, it gives you immense satisfaction while sleeping."

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2. "Watch a horror movie if you feel alone. You'll end up feeling like you have company."

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3. "Go ahead and ask! The worst thing that'll happen is they'll say 'no.'"

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4. "If you don't know the answer to something or don't want to answer, respond with a question."

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5. "If you can't say something nice, say something clever. People secretly envy such people."

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6. "Complimenting people behind their backs is one of the best things you can do. It reaches that person eventually and does wonders."

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7. "If you don't feel like brushing your teeth, eat chewing gum."

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8. "Don't say 'yes' to everything your mom tells you to do. You'll eventually become the kid who never says 'no,' and you'll end up doing the most work because she won't expect your siblings to do anything."

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9. "There are things that you need; there are things that you want; and then there are things you can't afford. So spend wisely, always."

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10. "If you keep your shoulders back, you'll end up feeling more confident, and it'll help your anxiety. "

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11. "When in doubt, choose the first thing that comes to mind."

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12. "Don't text your partner immediately after a date or a phone call. Make them wait. They won't stop thinking about you. It might sound immature, but it does work."

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